NGO Marketplace
The NGO Marketplace is a joint project of the UNODC Civil Society Team and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs and was first launched in 2016.
The NGO Marketplace is an innovative online global platform to assist the international...
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2020 Drugs Act of the Maldives
The Maldives Drug Act provides an overview and guidance on the prevention of use and trafficking of drugs.
The publication also provides information for people who are addicted to drugs that will support them in accessing appropriate...
Your Guide to Integrating HCV Services into Opioid Treatment Programs - ATTC Network
The opioid epidemic has resulted in significant increases in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs, accounting for 23% of new infections. HCV is completely curable and testing and treatment are the path to cure. Opioid...
Treatnet Family - Training Packages
The Treatnet Family training package was developed as part of the UNODC Treatnet training strategy to support Member States in their efforts to provide evidence-based drug use disorder treatment and care.
Treatnet Family contributes...
A Review of the Public Sector Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya
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Background
The burden of substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa has been projected to increase by an estimated 130% by 2050. Despite this, little is known about the substance use disorder treatment and prevention...
Webinar: Accesibilidad, Equidad y Calidad de Servicios de Salud Mental en El Contexto de Pandemia y Pospandemia
ISSUP Argentina les invita a participar en un webinar en el que se abordarán Accesibilidad, Equidad y Calidad de Servicios de Salud Mental en El Contexto de Pandemia y Pospandemia. El webinar tendrá lugar el 3 de agosto de 2020 a las 18:00...
UNODC Indonesia, Ministry of Social Affairs and National Narcotics Board Jointly launched the Official Guideline for Drug Treatment during COVID-19 in Indonesia
On 10th July 2020 in Jakarta, the National Guideline for Drug Dependence Treatment during COVID-19 pandemic was officially launched together with His Excellency Mr. Juliari P. Batubara, Minister of Social Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Heru...
Discussing Alcohol Use with the GP
A General Practitioner (GP) is often the first point of contact for people struggling with alcohol related issues. These doctors must be trained to detect problematic drinking as well as have the confidence and skills to have open...
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series
The first session of ISSUP Nigeria's Knowledge Update Series took place on Thursday 30th July 2020. It focused on experiences and challenges in delivering drug demand reduction interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity building on evidence-based substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions, and the way forward.
Listening and Strategic Discussion Series
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Emerging Issues Around COVID-19 and Social Determinants of Health for the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Workforces.
Background
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, and the Prevention...
The Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Advanced Series
The Advanced Level UTC series is a set of courses, which offers a specialised training provision that aims to provide an in-depth continuing education with the latest information and skills-based activities to further enhance the capacity...
Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Basic Level Series
The Basic Level UTC series consists of eight courses that cover the broad spectrum of treatment for substance use disorders. The content and methodology of the UTC training series are designed to ensure that addiction practitioners develop...
Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) Coordinators Series
The UPC Coordinators Series provides a 288-hour training programme for prevention coordinators, managers, and students/trainees whose role includes, or will include coordination and supervision of the implementation of prevention...
Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) Series for Implementers
UPC Implementers Series is written for implementers or practitioners who work with families, in schools, the workplace, and the community.
The aim of the series is to provide knowledge about prevention science and its application to the...
Webinar: ISSUP Ukraine - Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders
On Thursday, July 2, 2020 ISSUP Ukraine presented a webinar on Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders. The webinar was presented in Ukrainian and Russian.
The Relationship Between Alcohol-related Hospital Admission and Specialist Alcohol Treatment Provision in England
In March 2012 the Health and Social Care Act (HSCA) was approved, resulting in the commissioning responsibility of specialist drug and alcohol service transferring from the National Health Service (NHS) to local authorities in England.
T...
Informe Sobre La Sociedad Civil Y El Abordaje De Las Adicciones En El Contexto Del Covid-19
Herramientas, estrategias y dispositivos desarrollados por las Ong’s miembros de FONGA con el objetivo de garantizar la continuidad de la atención psicosocial y educativa en el contexto del COVID-19.
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El presente proyecto se...
Fundamentals of Alcohol Treatment: Effectiveness Bank Alcohol Treatment Matrix Row 2
FUNDAMENTALS OF ALCOHOL TREATMENT
Time to extract lessons from the five instalments of row 2 of the matrix, exploring key research on the shared elements of effective treatment. Driven by the ‘negative’ findings of a huge US trial, a...
Barriers, Facilitators, and Disparities in Retention for Adolescents in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A Qualitative Study with Treatment Providers
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Background
Retention in substance use treatment is one of the strongest predictors of improved outcomes among adolescents, making retention an important goal of treatment. We examined treatment providers’ perspectives on...
Helping People With Addiction Stay Connected During COVID-19
This webinar is the first in a series called “Supporting People With Addiction During COVID-19”, hosted by the National Academy of Medicine and the American Society for Addiction Medicine.